Noticing Raegan was still awake, Mitchel took the opportunity to broach a topic. “Did my mother strike you today?”
Luciana’s frailty meant her slap hadn’t Landed forcefully, and there was no visible mark left by now.
But when Luciana slapped Raegan, Mitchel was caught between sleep and wakefulness. The noise he heard seemed almost surreal, leaving him unsure if such an incident had actually taken place.
Raegan glanced down, fiddling with her fingers. Previously, with Mitchel unconscious, she hadn’t felt much. Now being directly asked by him, she felt a bit aggrieved.
Instantly, Mitchel’s eyes hardened with ice, initially suspecting it was in his dream, only to realize it was true. He tenderly ki*sed Raegan’s cheek, promising, “I’ll make it right for you.”
“Let it go. I didn’t suffer much. I’ll just be more cautious in the future.” Raegan had no desire to create discord between Luciana and Mitchel.
In Raegan’s recollection, Luciana had always been kind and reasonable, even though Luciana’s demeanor to her had shifted due to Mitchel’s subsequent injuries. The way Luciana behaved today appeared rather peculiar to Raegan.
“Do you not find Luciana’s behavior a bit odd?” After pondering for a while, Raegan couldn’t reconcile Luciana’s drastic change in manners, even if Luciana was heartbroken.
“She had changed a lot after I distanced myself from her five years ago,” Mitchel revealed.
“Five years ago…” Raegan pondered whether Mitchel knew about the conversation Luciana had with her.
Raegan wasn’t certain. Mitchel seemed unwilling to delve further into the past.
After a while, Mitchel remarked, “My mother relies heavily on Katie. If you happen to see them together, try not to be upset.”
Raegan shook her head. “I won’t.” Her principles were never dictated by others. Nor would she bend over backward to please those who held animosity toward her. Yet, Luciana’s shift in demeanor always left her feeling somewhat remorseful.
Reflecting on the day’s events, Raegan inquired, “What exactly is Henley’s plan?”
Mitchel had been aware of Alexis’ illegitimate son’s existence, vigilant all the while. Despite a thorough search, he couldn’t locate his half-brother. Now, it made sense. He failed to locate Alexis’ illegitimate son because the latter had been hospitalized after the car incident.
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In response to Raegan, Mitchel stated, “He aims to ascend to power.”
Although Raegan didn’t grasp the intricacies of the Dixon Group’s internal dynamics, she had faith in Mitchel’s abilities.
Surveying the landscape of the country, it seemed unlikely that anyone could topple Mitchel from his position of strength and influence. Therefore, Raegan remained unperturbed.
Observing her calm demeanor, Mitchel teasingly pinched her rosy Lips, inquiring, “What if I truly get sidelined?”
Still irritated by his previous restlessness, Raegan retorted grumpily, “I’ll sell you to a brothel for a decent sum.”
Mitchel fiercely nibbled her luscious earlobe, his voice thick with desire. “If I end up in a brothel, who will look after your needs?”
Raegan’s ears flushed as Mitchel nibbled, and she protested, “Who said I needed you to take care of my needs?”
Unaware to herself, her voice was both sweet and enticing.
Mitchel’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, his lips approaching again with a husky voice. “Are you blaming me for not tending to your needs?”